SAR Alert for Stella Polaris: Last Contact at 25°43.20’S 002°40.80’W During Passage Toward Cape Town
A Distress Alert issued by Inmarsat on 11 November 2025 at 02:47 UTC has triggered a search and rescue operation involving Stella Polaris , a Vancouver 32 sailing vessel on a solo passage to Cape Town. Technical Details of the Alert Message Type: Distress (Inmarsat) Satellite: IOR – Indian Ocean Region Last recorded time: 09:17:51 UTC Position: 25° 43.20’ S — 002° 40.80’ W MMSI: 230074280 Vessel: Vancouver 32-foot offshore sailing yacht Situation: loss of communication since the above reported position, with reference to adverse weather conditions in the area The alert requests attention from vessels in the vicinity and asks mariners to report any relevant sightings to South African and Brazilian maritime authorities. Additional Information Received via Email A confidential email indicates that the vessel may be sailed by an experienced solo sailor known for documenting ocean passages through: YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@paulscous...